"A particular 30 degree segment of the tropical zodiac,named after one of the constellations...." 73 p. 189 [A "sign" is also a portent or symbol. Steiner identified and explained numerous occult signs.]
"The concept that plants were created by God for man's use ... [T]he structure of each plant showed its proper function...." 80 p. 268 [A "signature
In Anthroposophy: the final Region of Soul,which occurs under Gemini. Evolution of mind and now soul is nearly complete; humanity verges on the developmental Realms of Spirit. Speech or outward communication or indeed striving of the soul,as previously experienced,is no longer necessary.
In general usage: any enviably happy period that is,however,less glorious than a golden age. Hinduism and Theosophy,the "silver age" is the second major age in each recurring cycle of ages: Treta Yuga.
"Occultists see this inner cord,which is anchored to the vestigial pineal gland...as the vital link with the astral form." 80 p. 268
"In ancient Egypt...paintings and statuettes of slaves,persons,animals...placed in tombs. These simulacra accompanied their masters into the other world to render them service...." 80 p. 269
"Commonly understood as a transgression of divine laws ... Spiritualist view admits of divine laws,but does not claim comprehensive knowledge of them,therefore refrains from condemnation of particular acts as 'sins'." 73 p. 190 [In Anthroposophy,sin is — primarily — failure to evolve as the gods wish us to do.]
"A term in astrology,meaning a left-handed aspect...." 80 p. 269
"A member of a seance or sitting...." 73 p. 190
"[O]ne of the three pre-eminent [sic] gods of Hinduism ... Originally,he was the god Rudra,the Destroyer ... But Siva also means 'gracious' ... Siva represents the divine reality in its negative aspect...." 80 p. 270 [Siva or Shiva is sometimes deemed the highest god,sometimes a member of a trinity with Brahma and Vishnu. He is associated with dissolution but also reproduction.]
